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Role of Community Information Centres in Rural Development:A State-of-the-Art in Karnataka


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1 Veerashaiva College, Bellary 583104, India
2 Department of Library and Information Science, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga 585106, India
     

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The paper attempts to highlight the role of Community Information Centres in rural development with special reference to Karnataka State notifying the concept of rural development and Community Information Centres, its objectives and information services to cater to the information needs of the rural society. In view of the significance of the Community Information Centers especially with the advent of information and communication technology, how this ICTs can be effectively employed in enhancing citizen's capacities in rural areas. Further, the paper explores the various e-projects undertaken by the government of Karnataka in promoting the use of electronic information resources and services to the rural masses.

Keywords

Community Information Centre, Rural Development, CIS–Karnataka, ICT Initiatives.
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B. R. Gadagin
Veerashaiva College, Bellary 583104
India

V. T. Kamble
Department of Library and Information Science, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga 585106
India


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Authors

B. R. Gadagin
Veerashaiva College, Bellary 583104, India
V. T. Kamble
Department of Library and Information Science, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga 585106, India

Abstract


The paper attempts to highlight the role of Community Information Centres in rural development with special reference to Karnataka State notifying the concept of rural development and Community Information Centres, its objectives and information services to cater to the information needs of the rural society. In view of the significance of the Community Information Centers especially with the advent of information and communication technology, how this ICTs can be effectively employed in enhancing citizen's capacities in rural areas. Further, the paper explores the various e-projects undertaken by the government of Karnataka in promoting the use of electronic information resources and services to the rural masses.

Keywords


Community Information Centre, Rural Development, CIS–Karnataka, ICT Initiatives.

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